Open for Input
Ministry of Advanced Education (AB)
Alberta is developing new regulations for private career colleges after passing the Private Vocational Training Amendment Act in November 2025. The government wants input on student protections, how colleges are overseen, and quality standards for...
Why This Matters: Thinking about a career change or skills upgrade? Private career colleges offer training for trades and technical jobs. If you've attended one—or are considering it—these rules affect how your tuition is protected and whether your program meets industry standards. Parents helping kids choose...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Education
Open for Input
Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta wants to know if its 2022 law requiring timely payments to construction contractors is working. The Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act sets deadlines for when contractors and subcontractors must be paid. Now the government is asking...
Why This Matters: Work in construction or know someone who does? Late payments can sink small contractors. This law was supposed to fix that. If you've dealt with payment delays on a job site, the government wants to hear whether things have actually improved.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Open for Input
Iqaluit, NU
Iqaluit is creating new industrial lots in the West 40 area to address a shortage of land for local businesses. The city wants input on lot pricing, payment terms, and how to prevent land speculation. Traditional knowledge from local hunters and dog...
Why This Matters: Run a business in Iqaluit? There's not enough industrial land to go around. This subdivision could finally give local entrepreneurs room to grow. The city is also asking how to keep speculators from snapping up lots and sitting on them.
Community Planning
Economy & Jobs
Housing & Communities
Open for Input
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (NT)
The Northwest Territories is creating its first-ever mineral resources legislation. This third engagement focuses on two key areas: establishing a Mineral Rights Review Board and transitioning existing mining claims to the new system. The GNWT wants...
Why This Matters: Work in mining or exploration in the NWT? These rules will govern how mineral rights are reviewed and disputed. If you hold existing mineral claims, this determines how they'll be converted to the new system. Northern communities will see how mining decisions get made going forward.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Natural Resources
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (NT)
The NWT government is developing regulations for its new Mineral Resources Act. This part focuses on benefit agreements and socio-economic policies for mining projects. They want your input on how mining companies should share benefits with...
Why This Matters: Live in the NWT? Mining is a major employer and economic driver. These rules will determine what benefits flow to your community from mining projects. Indigenous communities especially have a stake in how benefit agreements are structured.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Municipal Affairs (AB)
Alberta is reviewing how it calculates property taxes for pipelines, power plants, railways, telecom towers, and industrial equipment. These properties rarely sell on the open market, so the government sets special rules to value them. The goal...
Why This Matters: Live in a small Alberta town? Your municipal services depend on property taxes from pipelines and power lines running through your area. If these assessments change, your town's budget could shift. For energy workers, this affects the companies you work for and their operating costs.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta wants to create a new law defining what can be called 'Alberta Whisky.' The government is asking distillers, farmers, and tourism groups what rules should apply—things like minimum aging time, where it must be distilled, and what ingredients...
Why This Matters: If you enjoy Alberta-made spirits, this could mean clearer labels and quality guarantees. Local distillers and grain farmers have a stake in how strict the rules are. Tourism operators see potential to market Alberta whisky like Scotland does Scotch.
Legislation
Agriculture & Food
Economy & Jobs
Open for Input
Canada Energy Regulator (Federal)
Open until December 31, 2027
The Canada Energy Regulator is planning which pipeline and energy rules to update over the next three years. They want ongoing feedback on their priorities. This affects how pipelines are built, operated, and eventually shut down across Canada.
Why This Matters: Live near a pipeline? Work in the energy sector? These regulations affect safety standards, environmental protections, and how companies interact with landowners. The CER is also working on reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples—your input could shape how that happens.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Natural Resources
Open for Input
Global Affairs Canada (Federal)
Canada wants to restart free trade talks with South America's Mercosur bloc (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay) and begin new negotiations with Thailand. The government is asking Canadians what they think about these potential deals. They're...
Why This Matters: Trade deals affect what you pay at the store and whether your job stays in Canada. Mercosur is the world's 5th largest economy—we already trade $15.8 billion with them annually. Thailand is our second-biggest trading partner in Southeast Asia. These deals could open new markets for Canadian...
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Closed
Department of Finance (NL)
The provincial government is planning its 2026-27 budget and wants to know what matters to you. What programs deserve more funding? What should get less? This is your chance to shape how the province spends its money.
Why This Matters: This budget will affect everything from healthcare wait times to road repairs to school funding. Live in Newfoundland and Labrador? The choices made here touch your daily life. Whether you're worried about housing costs, healthcare access, or job opportunities, this is your chance to speak up.
Budget
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Employment and Social Development Canada (Federal)
The federal government wants to know why young Canadians are struggling to find work. They're asking about the biggest barriers to employment, what programs actually help, and what employers need to hire more youth. Your input will shape future job...
Why This Matters: Looking for your first job? Know a young person who can't find work? Youth unemployment is higher than the national average, and this consultation could shape what programs get funded next. Whether you're a student, recent grad, or parent watching your kids struggle, this is your chance to tell the...
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Education
Closed
Department of Finance (MB)
Manitoba wants to know what matters most to you before setting next year's budget. Take a short survey to share your priorities for provincial spending. You can also join town halls by phone or in person in the new year.
Why This Matters: This is your chance to tell the government where your tax dollars should go. Health care wait times? School funding? Roads? The choices made in this budget will affect services you use every day. Whether you're a parent, senior, or small business owner, your input shapes what gets funded.
Budget
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Ministry of Red Tape Reduction (ON)
Ontario wants to let products and services approved in other provinces be sold here without extra red tape. If a widget meets Nova Scotia's safety standards, it could be sold in Ontario without re-certification. The same goes for service providers—a...
Why This Matters: Run a business that sells across provincial lines? This could cut your compliance costs significantly. Right now, getting the same product approved in multiple provinces means duplicate paperwork and fees. Consumers might see more product choices and potentially lower prices as competition...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
The federal government wants to hear from rural Canadians about what's working and what isn't. They're building an action plan to make sure federal programs actually fit rural realities. Your input—whether from lived experience, local knowledge, or...
Why This Matters: Live in a small town? Run a farm or rural business? This is your chance to tell Ottawa what federal programs miss about rural life. Whether it's spotty internet, lack of healthcare access, or programs designed for cities, your voice can push for real changes. Rural Canada feeds, powers, and builds...
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Housing & Communities
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Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration (AB)
Alberta is asking whether employees should be able to swap statutory holidays like Thanksgiving for cultural or religious holidays that matter more to them. Right now, the province has 9 fixed general holidays. The government is considering two...
Why This Matters: Celebrate Diwali, Eid, or Lunar New Year? You might have to use vacation days while coworkers get Christmas off automatically. This could let you swap a statutory holiday for one that actually matters to your family. It's about making Alberta's workplaces work for everyone.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Closed
Department of Families (MB)
Manitoba is updating its poverty reduction strategy and wants to hear from you. The province is required by law to review this plan every five years. They're looking for ideas on how to better support vulnerable Manitobans and increase social...
Why This Matters: Know someone struggling to make ends meet? This strategy affects how Manitoba supports its most vulnerable residents. Whether it's access to housing, food security, or social services, the decisions made here could change lives in your community.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Health & Safety
Housing & Communities